I had the privilege of seeing the prototype of the Lange Grand Complication this week in New York. Thanks to a fascinating tour of the watch by A. Lange & Sohne Director of Product Development, Anthony De Haas, we were to not only able to see the perpetual calendar, split chronograph, flying seconds monopusher chronograph, but we were also treated to the gorgeous tone of its grande sonnerie.

Lange wanted to push themselves to the limit, and they certainly did.

The watch will be produced in a Limited Edition of 6 pieces only. Deserving of its own podium.

With 5-part enamel dial, the Grand Complication is peak artistry, requiring the better part of a year to assemble.

Although it's a large watch, every person who put it on their wrist was surprised at its comfort. Yet only a fortunate 6 will get to experience it long-term.

The movement is just mind-blowing. Not a bad place to spend a year...

And while Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid was in town, we took the opportunity to commemorate the brand's winning 2012 Timezone Watch of the Year (with the Lange One Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar)

Could 2013 hold another prize for Lange & Sohne with the Grand Complication? Surely, it will be awarded with many.

The Grand Complication is a masterpiece of the highest order, as is the brand. The team at Lange are just as impressive as their timepieces, and I thank them for this most special opportunity.